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Chinese basketball clubs hit back at ‘obsessive fans’ after player abused online
Former Liaoning Flying Leopards guard Guo Ailun joined Guangzhou Loong Lions after 14 years, and both clubs have been in the firing line.
5 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM
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East Asia Super League boss aims to get Hong Kong’s home games played at Kai Tak
31 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
Yao Ming says Chinese basketball’s future behind decision to quit as CBA boss
31 Oct 2024 - 7:54PM
Basketball
Tatum drops 37, Celtics batter Knicks to launch NBA title defence in style
The 29 threes the Celtics drained in the lopsided win tied the single-game NBA record set by the 2020-21 Milwaukee Bucks.
23 Oct 2024 - 10:29AM
Jayson Tatum dropped 37 points during his side’s hammering of the Knicks on opening night in Boston. Photo: EPA-EFE
Basketball
NBA season opens with Celtics stars eyeing dynasty and Knicks chasing title
Boston Celtics will raise record 18th championship banner at TD Garden before first game of season on Tuesday.
21 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
Basketball
New York Liberty win first WNBA Championship title, down Lynx in dramatic Game 5
New York Liberty become city’s first championship-winning basketball team since Knicks in 1973.
21 Oct 2024 - 4:12PM
Basketball
Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton’s free throws to beat Liberty 82-80
The teams will meet Sunday in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington beat Connecticut.
19 Oct 2024 - 11:12AM
Basketball
Chinese basketball star Yi caught up in prostitute sex scandal allegations
Former New Jersey Nets player accused of paying escort US$1,500 for services at hotel. Yi stays silent as sponsors cut ties.
17 Oct 2024 - 6:16PM
China’s Yi Jianlian holds the ball during a World Cup game against Ivory Coast in Beijing in 2019. Photo: AFP
Basketball
Hong Kong Eastern facing a ‘different level’ after loss in opening EASL match
The two-time ABL winners, who joined the higher-grade competition in the summer, were beaten 78-67 by Japan’s B.League champions Hiroshima Dragonflies.
17 Oct 2024 - 4:00PM
Basketball
Will China host NBA games again, 5 years after row over Morey’s Hong Kong tweet?
American basketball league was hit with TV blackout after Houston Rockets general manager’s message in support of anti-government protests.
11 Oct 2024 - 7:23PM
Basketball
Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history in preseason Lakers bow
After much anticipation, the duo appeared together at the start of the second quarter in the franchise’s preseason game against Phoenix Suns.
7 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM
Football
While you were sleeping: Ten Hag’s nerves shredded, Caitlin Clark wins WNBA vote
Spurs’ and Chelsea’s European adventures and the start of the Women’s T20 World Cup also feature.
5 Oct 2024 - 2:07PM
Porto’s Samu Omorodion celebrates scoring his side’s third goal against Manchester United. Photo: AP
Basketball
Obama, Jordan lead tributes following death of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Fellow Hall of Famer Michael Jordan said the Congolese icon ‘changed the world’ through his humanitarian work in Africa.
1 Oct 2024 - 2:44PM
Basketball
LeBron James expresses ‘pure joy’ at playing with son Bronny in NBA for LA Lakers
The Jameses were at the centre of the show at the preseason event a few weeks before the start of the 2024/25 season.
1 Oct 2024 - 2:40PM
Basketball
Hong Kong Bulls eye China league domination, but team no nearer to CBA spot
Hong Kong-based team win National Basketball League title in only second season, owner targets move to elite level.
29 Sep 2024 - 11:00AM
Basketball
Knicks make franchise-altering trade, take Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly getting Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a 2025 first-round pick.
28 Sep 2024 - 11:48AM
Karl-Anthony Towns warms up before Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks on May 30, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
Basketball
While you were sleeping: England annihilate Australia, Clark WNBA’s top rookie
Bazball lights up a wet September Friday at Lord’s, Caitlin Clark named rookie of the year, and Wayne Rooney on road to managerial redemption.
28 Sep 2024 - 7:52AM
Basketball
China star Cui hails Hong Kong baller’s role in getting him NBA ready
Cui Yongxi spent time working out over the summer with Oliver Xu, says all Chinese players should emulate Hongkonger’s drive to be better.
27 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM
Basketball
Lakers ponder when LeBron James, son Bronny will make NBA history sharing court
New coach JJ Redick says the moment will come ‘sooner rather than later’ but not before Bronny spends some time in the developmental G league.
26 Sep 2024 - 11:47PM
Basketball
Hong Kong basketball star Yang to play as local for Eastern in 2 regional events
The Vancouver-born player will be playing in Hong Kong for the first time since leaving local A1 Division side South China in 2019.
24 Sep 2024 - 5:30PM
Glen Yang (centre) in action for the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers in the Taiwanese P. League+ last year. Photo: Handout
Basketball
Brooklyn Nets’ new Chinese signing Cui determined to make most of his time in NBA
The former Guangzhou Loong Lions guard says he aims to become a reliable three-point shooter who also offers something in defence.
22 Sep 2024 - 4:00PM
Basketball
China star Cui signs 2-way deal with Brooklyn Nets, ‘a little excited’ for NBA shot
Cui could be just seventh player from Chinese mainland to appear in game’s top league, following likes of Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Sun Yue.
21 Sep 2024 - 6:15PM
Basketball
Hong Kong side sign up Olympic gold medallist to boost city’s 3x3 basketball
Alongside Karlis Lasmanis, Edgars Krumins and Nauris Miezis, Agnis Cavars helped Latvia win the maiden men’s final in Tokyo.
9 Sep 2024 - 6:42PM
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Hong Kong’s sporting teams need to think bigger – by looking beyond its borders
29 Nov 2022 - 10:03AM
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Steve Nash is the NBA’s coach of the year
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What does Jeremy Lin do now?
23 Apr 2021 - 2:42AM
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